Confident At Work 181. How to Stop Freezing in Meetings - Reconnect With Your Inner Fire
Have you ever found yourself frozen in a meeting, unable to speak up or push back - even when you know you should?
In this episode, Anna Manning reveals one of the biggest hidden reasons people struggle with confidence at work - and most never realise it.
Using real-world examples Anna explains why we freeze and shares practical tools to reconnect with the internal strength you need in order to handle those moments.
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:
- Why freezing in certain situations isn’t a lack of skill - it’s often a missing internal resource.
- How to identify when and why your “fire” goes offline.
- A simple tool to bring your inner strength into any challenging meeting or conversation.
- How to break the low-confidence cycle and start showing up with more presence, assertiveness, and confidence.
Whether you’re dealing with difficult colleagues, challenging boardroom dynamics, or managing yourself in high-stakes discussions, this episode will give you actionable insights to stop freezing and stay in the game.
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